girl's name
Dortha
DOR-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 6,811
Dortha is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1984 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1921, when 295 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1889.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Dortha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 58 |
| 1900s | 282 |
| 1910s | 1,297 |
| 1920s | 2,500 |
| 1930s | 1,456 |
| 1940s | 682 |
| 1950s | 325 |
| 1960s | 149 |
| 1970s | 35 |
| 1980s | 22 |
How Popular Is Dortha?
In 1984, Dortha was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Dortha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Dortha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Dortha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Dortha
- English DOR-thuh
Sibling Names for Dortha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Dortha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Dortha
How popular is the name Dortha?
In 1984, Dortha was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Dortha a girl's or a boy's name?
Dortha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Dortha?
Dortha has 2 syllables.
When was Dortha most popular?
Dortha peaked in 1921, when 295 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.